HB 765-FN (1997): establishing an osteoporosis prevention and education program.

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HB 765-FN (1997)

establishing an osteoporosis prevention and education program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 216

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–6. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 216 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. French (Merr 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 25, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM205,LOB :HEALTH &HS&EA
  • March 24, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMS210-211,LOB
  • May 13, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM105A, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 12, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO HEALTH HS&EA; HJ17, P284
  • February 11, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/11/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 25, 1997: HEARING FEB25 10:00 RM205,LOB :HEALTH &HS&EA
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-6)
  • February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0455>; HC32,P754-755
  • March 12, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ38,P1058
  • March 24, 1997: HEARING MAR24 09:30 RMS210-211,LOB FOR: FINANCE DIV III
  • March 26, 1997: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR02 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • March 26, 1997: PROP FIN COMM AM<0864>; HC43,P1338
  • April 2, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1432 + 1451
  • April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ12,P241
  • May 13, 1997: HEARING MAY13 3:00 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: PUB INST
  • May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 15, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1456>(NEW TITLE); SC38,P31-32
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P377 + 387
  • May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP EMERTON MA VV; HJ70,P2008
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P593
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0216

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